He took over as governor of Okinawa in 1881, and is known for his efforts to improve conditions for ordinary Okinawans. Mochinori personally toured the island and, seeking the ''[[yukatchu]]'' (aristocrats / local lords) as oppressing the peasants too severely, and made efforts to remove them from power. As a result, many ''yukatchu'' and other local officials and landlords fled to China or elsewhere. | He took over as governor of Okinawa in 1881, and is known for his efforts to improve conditions for ordinary Okinawans. Mochinori personally toured the island and, seeking the ''[[yukatchu]]'' (aristocrats / local lords) as oppressing the peasants too severely, and made efforts to remove them from power. As a result, many ''yukatchu'' and other local officials and landlords fled to China or elsewhere. |